PODCASTS TO LISTEN TO: Baseball Tonight and the best MLB podcasts

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Apr 17, 2017 at 3:00 PM

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The smell of the freshly cut grass, the crack of the bat and the roar of the crowds are back as the 2017 Major League Baseball season is underway. The defending World Series champion Chicago Cubs are expected to repeat in 2017, but the Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Cleveland Indians, Washington Nationals and the New York Mets are also expected to compete for the title. Although there is plenty of time until a champion is crowned, there will be plenty to talk about as the season winds through the summer months. To keep you up-to-date on your favorite teams, players or storylines here are a few podcasts to listen to during the 2017 season.

Baseball Tonight with Buster Olney: Hosted by ESPN MLB insider Buster Olney, the longtime reporter leads the discussion alongside other top analysts on the stories of the day, the latest news on players and injuries, and the latest trade rumors. Find it: http://es.pn/2odzozz.

The Ringer MLB Show: From Bill Simmons’ website TheRinger.com, staff writers Ben Lindbergh and Michael Baumann breakdown baseball’s biggest stories and the stories that will make you laugh. The hosts mix interviews with other Ringer writers, media members and front-office insiders. Find it: http://bit.ly/2mTJGoL.

Baseball America: The Baseball America podcast covers the MLB from a player-development point of view. Hosted by BaseballAmerica.com staff writers, the podcast features the latest news on what’s going on in baseball every week. The podcast also features analysis of the game from the big leagues to the minors, along with college and high school baseball coverage. Find it: http://bit.ly/2om6w5w.